Russian offensive targets Ukraine's Sumy region — is evacuation needed now?

"Recently, emotional statements from various people about the security situation in the region have been spreading in the media and on Telegram channels. I urge everyone to rely exclusively on official sources," Hryhorov emphasized.

He added that the regional authorities remain in constant coordination with the military command. All decisions are made in a timely and responsible manner.

"There is currently no reason to evacuate the city of Sumy," the Head of the Regional Administration said.

In the border districts that come under regular shelling, evacuations of civilians are ongoing. Nearly 900 people have been relocated to safer areas over the past week.

"District administrations, rescue services, police, and volunteer organizations are involved in the evacuation efforts. Transit centers and temporary accommodation points are operating in the region — there are resources to receive people," Hryhorov said.

He stressed that the military is working in coordination, holding the line, and preventing enemy attempts to advance deeper into the region.

"The most intense fighting, as before, is taking place along the border, particularly in the Yunakivka and Khotin communities. The enemy is trying to expand the zone of active combat, operating in small groups, but our defenders are not allowing them to gain a foothold," said the Head of the Regional Military Administration.

He also noted that units defending the Sumy direction are sending in requests, and "we are providing them with everything they need."

Russian offensive in the Sumy region

Recently, Russian forces have stepped up offensive operations in the Sumy region to create a buffer zone.

For the latest situation as of June 8, based on DeepState and ISW maps, read RBC-Ukraine's report.